Living LIT

Jon & Sheila Hansen continue their conversation with Robyn in part 2 of creating a pro-life culture in our family life that can ripple out into the world. In this episode, we talk about raising and being an educated voter that seeks truth. This episode will inspire you to be more brave and courageous in defending Life and the unborn

Jon & Sheila Hansen share a glimpse into their family life of raising and being a pro-life family. What that looks like and some practical tips to foster a Pro-Life culture in your home.

This week Fr Tony Klein is on Living LIT to share his vocation story and his love for Liturgy. What is Liturgy and how can we incorporate it more into our life? Fr Tony, like all priests and most of us-have very active and full lives and schedules. It is possible to "Play hard & Pray hard" and live a life that flows from the Mass. Fr will give us some practical tips to help us center our life...

Fr Michael Kapperman tells his "partier turned priest" vocation story. ( It's a good one! ) and shares with us how we can foster a "Culture of Vocations" in our home. Fr Kapperman gives us inspiration and practical tips that we can start to incorporate now that will help us walk with our kids- together- seeking what the Lord desires for them. Fr also defines what the word "vocation" and "culture"...

Deacon Thane Barnier shares his sensitive and vulnerable personal life story about his journey from pro-choice to pro-LIFE and his desire to help others see the difference between Truth & convenience. The sacredness of Life was revealed to him through his and his wife's struggle with infertility and the loss of Life through miscarriage. It's a tender story of how this heavy cross shaped Deacon...

Fr John Rutten stops in to chat about a common question many parents of teens and college aged kids have. How can we keep kids Catholic in college, and beyond? What conversations can we have with them to keep them on track to practice their Faith and most importantly take Jesus along with them on the journey? What a Newman Center is and why they should check it out? Fr John also shares some of his...

Lois Heron is back for another episode to talk with us about ways we can foster a prayerful environment in our home--our Domestic Church. We share ideas on practical ways we can draw the family in, including "Hushing the Home." Lois’ Stand In The Gap Initiative provides a daily prayer guide to pray a collection of prayers adapted from scripture and the prayers of the Church to personalize as you p...

There are so many wonderful and different ways to pray and enter into intimate time with Our Lord. One of the ways we can pray is with Scripture. In this episode, Lois Heron shares her wisdom in how to use the Word of God to pray. Lois has a rich background in prayer and scripture and is an experienced prayer warrior. Grab a seat and a cup of coffee or tea and listen in to our conversation as if y...

Fr. Tom Hartman is not only a priest, he also happens to be a Dad and Grandpa in real life too (yep, you read that right). In this episode, Father Tom shares his vocation story, talks about what the Domestic Church is and gives practical tips from his own life experience raising his children on ways you can nurture your family in and through the Faith. His testimony is sure to inspire you! Differe...

What do you do if you discover your child has stumbled upon pornography? How can you handle this situation with sensitivity, care and compassion? What are the next steps? Fr Kristopher Cowles is back for a follow up episode to last week where we talked about How to talk with your kids about porn and keeping them safe. But if it's too late and porn has already found your child or loved one, and you...

Pornography is everywhere, yet nobody wants to talk about it. It's a sensitive topic that we can feel unequipped to talk about with our kiddos, not exactly sure where to go for the right resources and how to even bring the topic up. You're not alone! In this episode Fr Kristopher Cowles is in the studio with his wisdom, knowledge and gentle delivery on this topic. He will walk us through how we ca...

Every one of us have, are, or will experience grief. Whether it is the loss of a loved one through death, or the loss of relationship, job, addiction, or a situation. Sadly, we can't avoid grief in this life. Deb Hadley has experienced deep and devastating grief with the loss of her 2 children: Kaylie and Tyler. On her journey of mourning them and learning to live life again-she has learned how to...

A common misconception is that Mary is just for Catholics, and this is simply not true. Msgr Charles Mangan, an expert in Mariology, joins us from Maryland to chat and answer questions about Mary and how she can have a special place in ALL of our lives. We also address the question floating around for years--"Do Catholics "worship" Mary?" (and what is a "Monsignor" anyways?) We don't want you to m...

April Showers bring May flowers-- and Mary Gardens. The month of May is dedicated to Mary and mothers, and what better way to honor our mothers than with FLOWERS! Melissa from "The Catholic Garden" joins us in this show to talk about flowers & Mary gardening. She shares their connection and symbolism to Our Blessed Mother that will help you grow in your faith. It's a sweet and intentional conn...

Calling all gardeners and flower lovers! Raquel, from The Little Rose Shop, came up with a fantastic, easy-to-use guide to help you create & start a Mary Garden of your very own, step by step with intentionality (or add to one you already have). And you don't need to be a green thumb! She also shares her BEAUTIFUL, heartfelt story of how her ministry -The Little Rose Shop came to be. Their mis...

Fr Jerry is back in the studio again to share about his family and home life growing up. He has an inspiring story about being raised in an intentional faith-filled home. They were Living Lit(urgical) in its original form. Tune in to the fun ways his mom created her own LIT creations for their family and the books that helped to shape Fr into the priest he is today. Fr Jerry Ranek is a priest in t...

Making a "Resurrection/Easter Garden" is an easy and fun DIY anyone can do (kids especially love it), and you can even find most of the supplies at the dollar store. Start your Resurrection garden in Lent now, and it will become a beautiful Easter tablescape to enjoy. We will walk you through how to make your very own garden.

Fr Jerry Ranek has the best response I've ever heard to the question, "Are you saved?" Many of us have been asked this question or heard it asked (about Catholics) and wonder. Fr Jerry has such a thoughtful and tender way of approaching this topic and question.

Sr Emily (PES) is back with Robyn to chat about Prayer and how you can bring more of it into your day & life with this inspriation and practical tips.

What are the Stations of the Cross? Where did they come from? And how you can bring this special lenten liturgical tradition into your home for a totally LIT lent? Stations are a great way to bring the Life of Jesus and our Church into your home, your Domestic Church! (I originally recorded this for "Catholic Living" last year. It's so good, that we are bringing it back for Living LIT). Resources...

If you're Catholic-you've been asked this question and if you aren't Catholic-you wonder. Dr Chris Burgwald sits with Robyn to discuss just how much of the Bible (Sacred Scripture) really is in the life of a Catholic and the Church.

This week Sister Emily of the Pro Ecclesia Sancta (PES) order is in the studio with Robyn to talk about the life of a Religious Sister. And what's the difference anyway between a nun and a sister? Is there a nun?

Betsy Hoyt is back for part 2 (in the studio) to share her expertise on the gift of fertility education and knowledge for women of all ages (beginning with teens) and also the topic of how an infusion of faith in fitness can make exercising way more effective. Resources: Integrated Catholic Women: integratedcatholicwoman.com FEMM: FEMMhealth.org Pietra Fitness: https://pietrafitness.com/?via=betsy...

You won't want to miss a single word of Fr Scott Traynor giving us easy, practical & mind blowing tips we can use that will transform our time at Mass! Listen to this before you go to Mass next.

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